Substance Use Concerns
If you are concerned about your substance use or the substance use of someone else, please call (301) 314-8106 to schedule an appointment with our Substance Use Intervention and Treatment (SUIT) team at the University Health Center (UHC). If you are unsure what type of appointment would be right for you, the SUIT team will be happy to guide you.
If you or someone you know are in need of urgent substance use treatment...
Go to findtreatment.gov to find substance use disorder treatment near you.
Please note that you can filter available options to show those that offer detoxification services, which usually offer same-day admissions. Two nearby substance use disorder treatment programs are the Maryland Treatment Centers and Kolmac.
If you or someone you know is having symptoms of alcohol withdrawal...
This can be life-threatening and should be treated in a hospital setting. Please go to your nearest emergency room.
If you or someone you know is at risk of an opioid overdose...
We recommend having naloxone (known as "narcan") available. This is an easy-to-use medication that can save someone's life if they are having an overdose. Remember that opioid overdoses can happen when someone knows they are using drugs that contain opioids or when someone uses a drug that has been secretly laced with opioids.
To pick up naloxone for free, stop by the University Health Center pharmacy between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
When using naloxone for a suspected overdose, always call 911. To learn more about administering naloxone, visit https://go.umd.edu/naloxone.
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